Drew and Nicki Dixon preside over the carnage in their front yard. Drew Dixon built most of the props himself.

Photo by Mike DiCicco

With lighting, sound effects and a dense population of skeletons and ghouls, the Dixons’ front yard creates a Halloween draw in the area.

Photo by Mike DiCicco

A jack-o-lantern from the front porch.

This was the sixth Halloween that Drew and Nicki Dixon transformed their residence into a pirate-themed haunted house, drawing crowds of trick-or-treaters and their parents. Drew Dixon builds most of the props himself and said the setup has grown more elaborate each year.